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South Africa has recorded a remarkable drop in road crashes and fatalities over the Easter long weekend. The number of crashes fell significantly from 209 in 2024 to just 141 in 2025, while fatalities saw an even steeper decline from 307 last year to 167 this year. This marks the lowest figures recorded in the past three years, reflecting progress in road safety efforts and public awareness during high-traffic holiday […]

The South African Students Federation (SASF) has welcomed Namibia’s decision to introduce free tertiary education at all state institutions, calling it a powerful reminder that victory is certain. Namibia’s newly elected president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, recently announced that her government will fully fund tertiary education as part of its efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access to higher learning. Nandi-Ndaitwah says as a nation, they have a moral imperative to […]

Calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's head continue to mount despite the reversal of the proposed 0.5% VAT hike. South Africans woke up to some good news that VAT will remain at 15% following the National Treasury's consultation with various political parties on finding alternatives. In an unprecedented move, the tabling of the national budget in Parliament was postponed from February to March. The contentious budget was later passed in […]

The family of slain Walter Sisulu University student, Sisonke Mbolekwa, says the autopsy report confirms he was shot from behind. Family spokesperson, Ncedo Kolanisi, condemned the brutality of the incident, saying it’s clear the 24-year-old was trying to retreat when he was gunned down. Mbolekwa was among scores of students protesting against poor living conditions on campus when he was murdered. Several other students were injured in the confrontation. The […]

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is facing backlash following an alleged attempt to cover up the fatal shooting of a student on campus. The university initially claimed that slain Sisonke Mbolekwa, was not a registered student. In a turn of events, Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane confirmed that Mbolekwa was a registered student and that the last NSFAS disbursment of funds made to him was last year. Situation is dire […]

Content creator and actress, Bianca Coster, has opened up about the emotional and financial toll caused by the continued use of her images by hoax account, Chris Excel. The troll account on X is once again facing public backlash for using Coster’s photo without her consent, a move widely condemned as invasive and harmful. This is not the first time the account has sparked outrage. Calls have now intensified for […]

Some South Africans have slammed Moja Love as hypocritical after announcing the return of Xolani 'X' Khumalo for Season 4 of Sizokthola. The TV channel confirmed his comeback in a statement released this morning. This follows the provisional withdrawal of charges against Khumalo, pending further investigation. The anti-drug activist and presenter found himself on the wrong side of the law in July 2023, while filming an episode of the popular […]

The gold SASSA cards will officially stop working tomorrow on Human Rights Day. While beneficiaries will continue to receive their grant payments as usual, those who have not yet upgraded to the black Postbank card will need to access their funds at Post Office branches. Postbank, which is managing the migration process, aims to have all three million grant beneficiaries using the black cards by the end of June. The […]

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has set the record straight over allegations that it discriminates against UNISA students. NSFAS Acting CEO, Waseem Carrim, has slammed the allegations as untrue. "We can't provide the same allowance threshold for students who are living and studying at home, especially considering the physical challenges present in the country," Carrim explained. This clarification comes as UNISA begins disbursing allowances today. The institution stated […]